6.Treat Others The Way God Treated You - Zac Poonen
Kakinada Meetings - 2011: A Bridal Relationship With Christ
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true love for God necessitates loving one's neighbor, as demonstrated by Christ's example. The speaker stresses that forgiveness is paramount, warning that withholding forgiveness from others will result in the heavenly Father withholding forgiveness from the individual. He uses parables and scripture to teach that forgiveness must be given infinitely and freely.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the great commandment?The foundation message of the Bible is that God loves us, and the greatest command is to love God and love others.
We love because he first loved usBecause God first loved us and forgave us, we are called to love our fellow believers and others.1 John 4:19
Love one another as I have loved youJesus gave a new commandment to love others just as He loved us, serving as a direct personal example.
The betrayal of Jesus by JudasEven when betrayed by Judas, Jesus showed immense love and patience, hoping his heart would melt and he would repent.
Forgiving seventy times sevenPeter asked if he should forgive seven times, but Jesus explained that true forgiveness is infinite.
Be imitators of GodBelievers are instructed to be imitators of God as beloved children by constantly forgiving one another.Ephesians 5:1
The parable of the unforgiving servantJesus told a parable about a king who forgave a massive debt, but that same servant refused to show mercy to a fellow servant.
Can God take back forgiveness?The speaker warns that if we do not forgive others from our hearts, God may hold us accountable for our past sins again.
If you do not forgive othersJesus spoke strongly about forgiveness, stating plainly that if we do not forgive others, our heavenly father will not forgive us.Matthew 6:14–15
Do not wait till the last minuteThe speaker urges listeners not to delay living for God or leave forgiveness to the very last minute like the thief on the cross.
Handed over to Satan for disciplineUnresolved sin and unforgiveness can lead to spiritual trouble and hinder our relationship with God.
Think of all the people you have not forgivenThe speaker leads the congregation in a moment of reflection to consciously forgive spouses and others who have hurt them.
Bowing before God in prayerThe congregation bows their heads to release all bitterness and ask the Father for a clean heart through the blood of Jesus.
